Graves' disease is the type of hyperthyroidism caused by a generalized overactivity of the entire thyroid gland. It is also called "diffuse toxic goiter": "diffuse" because the entire thyroid gland is involved in the disease process; "toxic" because the patient appears hot and flushed, as if feverish due to an infection; and "goiter" because the thyroid gland enlarges in this condition. 3
Graves' disease is the most common type of hyperthyroidism.

 

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Grave's Disease defined and treatment information provided at the U-M Kellogg Eye Center website.Graves' eye disease, also known as thyroid eye disease, is an autoimmune condition in which white blood cells attack the thyroid gland which responds by secreting an excess amount of thyroid hormone.

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 First described by Sir Robert Graves in the early 19th century, Graves' disease is one of the most common of all thyroid problems. It is also the leading cause of hyperthyroidism, a condition in which the thyroid gland produces excessive hormones. Once the disorder has been correctly diagnosed

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